Allison Schmitt

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“Being a part of the 2012 Olympics 400m medley relay team. I knew the three other girls already had their world records, and I wanted to join the club.”

Where do the American Records Fit in Swimming History?

Van Mathias’ new American Record in the 50 breast at the Bergen Swim Festival (26.39) only makes him the 8th fastest performer ever in the event.

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Freya Colbert Demolishes British 200 Free Record In 1:54.34, Moves to #10 All-Time

Freya Colbert continued her fantastic form this season, lowering her British record by 0.64 seconds to move the #3 in the world this season

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Curzan, Bell, Huske, and Verzyl Nominated for Collegiate Women’s Sports Award for Swim & Dive

Stanford’s Torri Huske was already named the CSCAA National Swimmer of the Year for D1. She has now picked up a nomination for the Collegiate Women’s Sport Award as well.

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WATCH: Summer McIntosh’s 1:53.80 200 Free U.S. Open Record & All Day 3 Westmont PSS Race Videos

Watch all of the race videos from night three of the Pro Swim Series – Westmont, courtesy of USA Swimming’s YouTube channel.

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#15 Class Of 2026 Recruit Elizabeth Eichbrecht Clocks 16:06.54 1650 Free At Michigan Open

Eichbrecht, SwimSwam’s 15th-ranked recruit in the high school class of 2026, dropped 41.33 seconds off her lifetime best in the mile.

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2026 Pro Swim Series – Austin: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

The third night in Austin features men’s and women’s finals of the 50 breast, 200 free, 400 IM, semis of 50 back & 50 fly, plus men’s 800 free.

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2026 Pro Swim Series – Austin: Day 3 Prelims + Distance Live Recap

After a win last night in the 100 fly, defending World Champion Maxime Grousset returns to the pool to tackle the 50 fly…

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Michael Phelps Premiato Con Il Muhammad Ali Legacy Award 2025 Di Sports Illustrated

Michael Phelps riceve il Muhammad Ali Legacy Award 2025 di Sports Illustrated per il suo impegno costante nella promozione della salute mentale

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Michael Phelps Recognized as Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winner for 2025

Michael Phelps’ efforts beyond the water, and into the mental health space has earned him Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award for 2025.

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How Unusual Is Rylee Erisman’s 21.6 in the 50 Free + 4:34 in the 500 Free?

Only one other swimmer in history has been under 4:35 in the 500 yard free and under 21.7 in the 50 yard free – and Erisman did it at 16.

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West Bloomfield’s Eichbrecht, Ann Arbor Pioneer Dominate At Michigan Division 1 State Meet

Committed to Indiana, Eichbrecht won her eighth career individual state title, going off for a career sweep of the 200 and 500 freestyle events. 

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arena Swim of the Week: Liberty Clark Hits 1:41.27 200 Free At Ohio State Fall Invite

Clark has lowered her 200 free best time by more than four seconds so far this season, and now ranks 6th all-time in the girls’ 17-18 age group.

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USC’s Minna Abraham Posts 1:40.47 200 Free At Texas Invite To Become #7 All Time Performer

Abraham, who was the NCAA runner-up in this event last season, would have won with that time. This swim marks the fastest midseason performance in history

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2025 U.S. Summer Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Entered in just one event this meet, can the 2022 World Champions Justin Ress make a run in the 50 back after having not competed since last…

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How Many Times Have High Schoolers Been Faster Than the NCAA Record?

How many times have high school students been under the existing NCAA record? Katie Ledecky first went under the NCAA record at 15.

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